Riverview High School standout Cooper Backman’s collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship on Thursday, May 15

Cooper Backman

By Sarasota Review

May 16, 2025

On Thursday, May 15, former Riverview High School standout Cooper Backman’s current collegiate team the Lander Bearcats lost 8-9 against the Catawba Indians in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship.

The game took place at Newman Park at 3 p.m. and was the first matchup against the Catawba Indians in the tournament.

The Lander Bearcats’ next game will take place on Friday, May 16 at 3 p.m. at Newman Park.

Cooper Backman

Utility player

Freshman

6′0″ 165

Hometown: Sarasota

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